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04/04/12

Transferring to a Quality School

Itching to move your child to a different district? Here's what parents should consider before angling for that Blue Ribbon school.

Posted at 11:55 AM | Permalink | Comments

03/28/12

Kindergarten Starting Age Affects Kids for Life

If they start sooner, they'll face trials down the road sooner, too. One mom of grown kids shares her experience and encourages parents not to rush.

Posted at 10:32 AM | Permalink | Comments

03/21/12

Talking to Your Kids about Inhalant Abuse

Everyday household sprays and products can cause serious harm. The third week of March, focused on prevention awareness, is a good time to discuss.

Posted at 11:16 AM | Permalink | Comments

03/14/12

Freezing up on Tests: How to Help Your Kids

Does your child gets nervous and anxious when exams roll around? Here are ways parents can help them boost confidence and blast that panic.

Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

03/07/12

Finding School Tutoring Help for Your Child

Is your kid struggling in class? Two veteran teachers offer their tips for a parent whose son is having a tough time in middle school math and science.

Posted at 11:11 AM | Permalink | Comments

02/29/12

Saving for College with 529 Plans

Why they're a great way to think ahead (and pay for!) kids' educational future – and more in-depth info about the Michigan MET and MESP options.

Posted at 10:17 AM | Permalink | Comments

02/22/12

How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten

From age to maturity and skills, many factors weigh into the choice for parents (and schools). These recommendations can help your decision.

Posted at 11:05 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

02/15/12

Increasing Class Participation

Got a shy or quiet child? Here, teachers weigh in on a few ways parents can encourage their kids to speak up and get involved in school conversation.

Posted at 04:21 PM | Permalink | Comments

02/08/12

Textbook Extras to Help Your Kid in School

For parents seeking supplements and tools to give their students a boost, get the latest on what educators are suggesting to help children thrive.

Posted at 10:37 AM | Permalink | Comments

01/31/12

Is My Child Reading at Grade Level?

Parents wondering if their kids' reading abilities are where they should be get tips from two veteran teachers.

Posted at 11:29 AM | Permalink | Comments

	04/04/12 Transferring to a Quality School Itching to move your child to a different district? Here's what parents should consider before angling for that Blue Ribbon school. Posted at 11:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/28/12 Kindergarten Starting Age Affects Kids for Life If they start sooner, they'll face trials down the road sooner, too. One mom of grown kids shares her experience and encourages parents not to rush. Posted at 10:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/21/12 Talking to Your Kids about Inhalant Abuse Everyday household sprays and products can cause serious harm. The third week of March, focused on prevention awareness, is a good time to discuss. Posted at 11:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/14/12 Freezing up on Tests: How to Help Your Kids Does your child gets nervous and anxious when exams roll around? Here are ways parents can help them boost confidence and blast that panic. Posted at 10:19 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	03/07/12 Finding School Tutoring Help for Your Child Is your kid struggling in class? Two veteran teachers offer their tips for a parent whose son is having a tough time in middle school math and science. Posted at 11:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/29/12 Saving for College with 529 Plans Why they're a great way to think ahead (and pay for!) kids' educational future – and more in-depth info about the Michigan MET and MESP options. Posted at 10:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/22/12 How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten From age to maturity and skills, many factors weigh into the choice for parents (and schools). These recommendations can help your decision. Posted at 11:05 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	02/15/12 Increasing Class Participation Got a shy or quiet child? Here, teachers weigh in on a few ways parents can encourage their kids to speak up and get involved in school conversation. Posted at 04:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/08/12 Textbook Extras to Help Your Kid in School For parents seeking supplements and tools to give their students a boost, get the latest on what educators are suggesting to help children thrive. Posted at 10:37 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	01/31/12 Is My Child Reading at Grade Level? Parents wondering if their kids' reading abilities are where they should be get tips from two veteran teachers. Posted at 11:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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